Fertitta Hoping To Have Weidman Vs. Belfort In Las Vegas

“Depending on Chris Weidman, I’d like to do Vegas [in] May or July,” Fertitta told ESPN via text message.

The issue with Vegas is that Belfort may receive push back from the NSAC when he looks for a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone replacement therapy. Belfort has not fought in the USA over his last three fights and there is some speculation that the reason behind it is because of failed performance enhancing drug tests in the USA. NSAC Director, Keith Kizer has expressed doubt in the past that Belfort would be licensed in Nevada due to a failed test in 2006.

In his defense, Belfort says he is able to fight anywhere:

“I’m able to fight anywhere,” Belfort said. “I have done everything by the book. Everybody knows that people cheat, but I don’t. I’m very open and very loyal to my principles.”